New Short Film ‘Something Still’ + CDC Removes Mpox Info + More

Zane Phillips in 'Something Still'

Happy Friday! Some news items for you as we head into the holiday weekend:

Queerty: The new short film Something Still tracks the trajectory of Max (Zane Phillips – above) and Tom’s (John Brodsky) time together, from their passionate earlier days to the resulting impact of opening their relationship.

The short makes its world premiere next week at Toronto’s Inside Out Festival. I’m a bit obsessed with Zane’s comfortable, focused performance. Continue reading “New Short Film ‘Something Still’ + CDC Removes Mpox Info + More”

Broadway Stars Celebrate Stephen Colbert ‘Putting It Together’

Five of Broadway's brightest stars celebrated Stephen Colbert with a performance of "Putting It Together"

As The Late Show With Stephen Colbert comes to an end this week, Colbert is welcoming back several of his favorite artists.

Broadway stars Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt and Patrick Wilson all shine in this performance of “Putting It Together” from Sunday in the Park with George – featuring the rewritten lyrics for the 1999 Putting It Together revue. Continue reading “Broadway Stars Celebrate Stephen Colbert ‘Putting It Together’”

Pedro Pascal Gets A Kiss From Stephen Colbert + More News

Pedro Pascal gets a kiss from Stephen Colbert (screen cap)

Some news stories for you as we get over Hump Day.

OUT: While appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Pedro Pascal put his finger on his puckering lips indicating he wanted a kiss from the host. Colbert understood the assignment 🙂 Continue reading “Pedro Pascal Gets A Kiss From Stephen Colbert + More News”

CBS Tells Colbert Not To Air Talarico Interview, So He Posts It On YouTube

Stephen Colbert talks about being told NOT to talk about Texas state Rep. James Talarico

When late night talk-show host Stephen Colbert was told he couldn’t air an interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico, Colbert not only mocked the decision, but posted the full clip to his YouTube channel. Continue reading “CBS Tells Colbert Not To Air Talarico Interview, So He Posts It On YouTube”

Adam Kinzinger Chats January 6 Hearings With Stephen Colbert

     

Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) sat down with Stephen Colbert of The Late Late Show to chat on the Jan. 6th Committee hearings.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL)
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) sat down with Stephen Colbert of The Late Late Show to chat on the Jan. 6th Committee hearings that have revealed much about what was going on in the Trump White House regarding the invasion of the U. S. Capitol. Continue reading “Adam Kinzinger Chats January 6 Hearings With Stephen Colbert”

Anderson Cooper: Andy Cohen Expressed Interest In Chris Cuomo’s Timeslot

Anderson Cooper says his pal Andy Cohen expressed interest in taking over the CNN time slot formerly held by Chris Cuomo

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper shared in a recent interview that his buddy, Bravo host Andy Cohen, expressed interest in taking over former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo’s old primetime slot following his dismissal. Continue reading “Anderson Cooper: Andy Cohen Expressed Interest In Chris Cuomo’s Timeslot”

The Late Show: Kim Jong Un Responds To Trump Using The L-Word

Over the weekend at a rally in West Virginia, Donald Trump told his followers that not only do he and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un have a great relationship, they “fell in love.”

However, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert seems to have found proof that the North Korean dictator isn’t exactly on the same page as the Trumpster.

Donny – he’s just not that into you.

Watch below.

News Round-Up: June 20, 2018

Some news items you might have missed:

• InstaHunk Dan Welden (above) is getting his summer on. Who’s doing what this summer? Lake time? Pool time? Vacay?

• A gay military veteran who was harassed and spit on by neighbors was honored at a Los Angeles Pride event for his contributions to his community.

• Last night, Stephen Colbert took time to profile the virulently anti-LGBT extremist Scott Lively, whose currently running for governor in Massachusetts. As Colbert notes, when you google Lively, Adolf Hitler comes up in the “People also searched for” column. Check out the funny but factual 3 minute segment below.

• Longtime GOP strategist Steve Schmidt quit the Republican Party in a ripping Twitter rant denouncing the party’s “feckless cowards who disgrace and dishonor the legacies of the party’s greatest leaders.”

• Federal authorities have subpoenaed the publisher of the National Enquirer for records related to its $150,000 payment to a former Playboy model for the rights to her story alleging an affair with Donald Trump.

• Canada’s Parliament passed bill C-45 this week legalizing marijuana for the entire country. Starting October 17 Canadians will have access to legal, regulated cannabis. Watch the announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau below.

Funny: Stephen Colbert Recaps The Wild & Wacky Arizona GOP Primary

Taking a look at the upcoming mid-term elections, Stephen Colbert offers his recap of the wild and wooly Republican primary happening down Arizona way.

“It’s a classic Arizona match between “Chemtrail lady,” “Revenge porn guy” and “Sheriff Convict” in what I’m calling, “Showdown at the ‘This is not OK’ Corral.”

Watch below.

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